Around Town: 12/6

Published: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 11:19 p.m.

THURSDAY

Sweet Escape: 4-7 p.m. at Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion, 1305 Greensboro Ave. Seventh annual event featuring shopping ideas, massages, manicures, makeovers and sweet treats. Presented by the Women in Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. Raffle for gift certificates from vendors in attendance; no charge for pampering services. Admission is $10, plus a new toy for the Toys for Tots campaign. Call 205-391-0559 or email stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com.

“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m. at the Bean-Brown Theatre, in the Sandra Hall Ray Fine Arts Center at Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road. Tickets are $22 for general admission, $18 for seniors and military, $14 for students and children, $16 for groups of 10 or more. Call 205-391-2277 or visit theatretusc.com.

Pet photo with Santa Claus: 4-7 p.m. at Downtown Office Park, 2615 Sixth St., one block off Lurleen Wallace Boulevard, near Capitol Park. The cost is $10 per photo and you will receive one 4-by-6-inch color photo printed while you wait. Portraits will be taken by Keith Davis and additional packages will be available for purchase. Reservations encouraged; call 205-210-5528. Walk-ups will try to be worked in as time permits. All proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of West Alabama.

Meet author Walter Bennett: 2 p.m. at Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway and 4:30 p.m. at Stinson Auditorium on the Stillman College campus. Bennett will discuss and sign his novel, “Leaving Tuscaloosa.” Books will be for sale. Free admission. Call 205-345-5820.

Kentuck Art Night: 5-9 p.m. at Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave., Northport. The Kentuck Resident Studio Artists will have a joint show in the Main Avenue Gallery, including work from metalworker Steve Davis, potter Kerry Kennedy, painters Lorrie Lane and Ann Betak, graphic artist Brian Evans and new media artist Robby Roberts. Work by watercolorist Starr Weems will be on display in the Georgine Clarke Gallery. The Clay Place will feature Jo Anne Gentine. Free cob oven pizza and live music by Robert Burns. Free admission. Visit www.kentuck.org, email kentuck@kentuck.org or call 205-758-1257.

Opening reception: Selections from the Permanent Collection opening reception from 6-8 p.m. at Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, 103 Garland Hall, on the University of Alabama campus. Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m. at the Bean-Brown Theatre, in the Sandra Hall Ray Fine Arts Center at Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road. Tickets are $22 general admission, $18 for seniors and military, $14 for students and children, $16 for groups of 10 or more. Call 205-391-2277 or visit Theatretusc.com.

Alabama Choir annual winter concert: 7 p.m. at Moody Music Building on the UA campus. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Alabama Choir School office or at the Moody box office one hour before the concert begins. Call 205-758-0927.

SOAR Local 351 Retiree Club Christmas Luncheon: noon at USW Local 351 Union Hall, Culver Road. All retiree club members, spouses and others interested are invited. New members are welcome. Bring a covered dish.

“The Gospel According to Scrooge”: 7 p.m. at the Fayette Civic Center. Tickets are $12 each. Call 205-932-8727 or 205-932-5958.

Chilly Fest: downtown Linden will have its Christmas carnival all evening. Chili cookers party will be from 7 - 10 p.m. Free concert with the T&D Project.

Rockin’ Country Band: 7 p.m. at the Newtonville Community Center, 460 Center Road, turn left onto County Road 12 off Alabama Highway 171, near mile-marker 26. Admission is $5, with children 12 and younger admitted free. Family environment. Call 205-932-3537.

Friday Night Pickin’ and Grinnin’: 6:45-9:45 p.m., Northport Community Center, 2001 Park St., in Northport. Live country music by the Echoes. Country dancing, swing, line dancing and more. Admission is $5. Free refreshments. Call 205- 562-3220.

<p>THURSDAY</p><p>Sweet Escape: 4-7 p.m. at Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion, 1305 Greensboro Ave. Seventh annual event featuring shopping ideas, massages, manicures, makeovers and sweet treats. Presented by the Women in Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. Raffle for gift certificates from vendors in attendance; no charge for pampering services. Admission is $10, plus a new toy for the Toys for Tots campaign. Call 205-391-0559 or email stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com.</p><p>“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m. at the Bean-Brown Theatre, in the Sandra Hall Ray Fine Arts Center at Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road. Tickets are $22 for general admission, $18 for seniors and military, $14 for students and children, $16 for groups of 10 or more. Call 205-391-2277 or visit theatretusc.com.</p><p>Kentuck Studio Artists Group Show: 5 p.m. today through Dec. 28 at the Kentuck Art Center, Main Avenue, Northport.</p><p>Pet photo with Santa Claus: 4-7 p.m. at Downtown Office Park, 2615 Sixth St., one block off Lurleen Wallace Boulevard, near Capitol Park. The cost is $10 per photo and you will receive one 4-by-6-inch color photo printed while you wait. Portraits will be taken by Keith Davis and additional packages will be available for purchase. Reservations encouraged; call 205-210-5528. Walk-ups will try to be worked in as time permits. All proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of West Alabama.</p><p>Meet Your Maker Night: 5-8 p.m. at Makers Market, 401 22nd Ave., downtown Tuscaloosa. Louis Guidroz of Wild Wood Game Calls and Butch Barnes of Barnes' Turkey Calls will demonstrate handmade game calls. Call 205-561-6666.</p><p>Lake Tuscaloosa Opry: 7-11 p.m. at Giles Repair, 12020 Lester Taylor Road, Northport. Live music and dance. Admission is $4. No alcohol or tobacco. Call 205-339-5028.</p><p>Crimson Pride barbershop chorus rehearsal: 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 627 Paul W. Bryant Drive. Men of all ages who love to sing are invited. Call 205-758-9711 and leave a message.</p><p>Toddler Time: 10 a.m. in the Story Castle at the Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway. For ages 24-36 months to enjoy stories, finger plays and songs. Free admission. Call 205-345-5820.</p><p>Meet author Walter Bennett: 2 p.m. at Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway and 4:30 p.m. at Stinson Auditorium on the Stillman College campus. Bennett will discuss and sign his novel, “Leaving Tuscaloosa.” Books will be for sale. Free admission. Call 205-345-5820.</p><p>Kentuck Art Night: 5-9 p.m. at Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave., Northport. The Kentuck Resident Studio Artists will have a joint show in the Main Avenue Gallery, including work from metalworker Steve Davis, potter Kerry Kennedy, painters Lorrie Lane and Ann Betak, graphic artist Brian Evans and new media artist Robby Roberts. Work by watercolorist Starr Weems will be on display in the Georgine Clarke Gallery. The Clay Place will feature Jo Anne Gentine. Free cob oven pizza and live music by Robert Burns. Free admission. Visit www.kentuck.org, email kentuck@kentuck.org or call 205-758-1257.</p><p>Opening reception: Selections from the Permanent Collection opening reception from 6-8 p.m. at Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, 103 Garland Hall, on the University of Alabama campus. Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.</p><p>FRIDAY</p><p>Sky viewing of Jupiter: 7:30 p.m. at Gallalee Hall on the UA campus. Hosted by Jeremy Bailin, UA assistant professor. Free. All sky viewings are contingent upon clear skies. Advance notice needed for large groups. Call 205-348-5050. </p><p>“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m. at the Bean-Brown Theatre, in the Sandra Hall Ray Fine Arts Center at Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road. Tickets are $22 general admission, $18 for seniors and military, $14 for students and children, $16 for groups of 10 or more. Call 205-391-2277 or visit Theatretusc.com.</p><p>Alabama Choir annual winter concert: 7 p.m. at Moody Music Building on the UA campus. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Alabama Choir School office or at the Moody box office one hour before the concert begins. Call 205-758-0927.</p><p>Tuscaloosa Barnyard Petting and Fun Farm: 10 a.m. at 11453 Turner Bridge Road, Tuscaloosa.</p><p>“A Christmas Carol”: 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Presented by the Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre. Tickets range from $7-$20. Call 205-310-8010 or visit tuscaloosa</p><p>childrenstheatre.org.</p><p>SOAR Local 351 Retiree Club Christmas Luncheon: noon at USW Local 351 Union Hall, Culver Road. All retiree club members, spouses and others interested are invited. New members are welcome. Bring a covered dish. </p><p>“The Gospel According to Scrooge”: 7 p.m. at the Fayette Civic Center. Tickets are $12 each. Call 205-932-8727 or 205-932-5958. </p><p>Chilly Fest: downtown Linden will have its Christmas carnival all evening. Chili cookers party will be from 7 - 10 p.m. Free concert with the T&D Project.</p><p>Rockin' Country Band: 7 p.m. at the Newtonville Community Center, 460 Center Road, turn left onto County Road 12 off Alabama Highway 171, near mile-marker 26. Admission is $5, with children 12 and younger admitted free. Family environment. Call 205-932-3537. </p><p>Friday Night Pickin' and Grinnin': 6:45-9:45 p.m., Northport Community Center, 2001 Park St., in Northport. Live country music by the Echoes. Country dancing, swing, line dancing and more. Admission is $5. Free refreshments. Call 205- 562-3220.</p><p>Gordo Music House: 7-10 p.m. at 137 Second Ave. NE, Gordo, New musicians. Families welcome. Dance floor. No alcohol on premises or smoking inside. Free admission, but donations accepted. Call 205-364-6197.</p>